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Investor / Golden Visa in Greece

One documented route of this kind in Greece, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.

Investor / Golden Visa (Category B - Residence by Investment)

5-year renewable residence permit for investors in Greek real estate. Under Law 5100/2024 (effective 1 September 2024), thresholds are: €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands >3,100 residents; €400,000 in all other areas (both tiers require a single property of at least 120 m²); €250,000 exclusively for commercial-to-residential conversions and heritage-building restorations (no size minimum). Short-term rental of the invested property is prohibited.

Processing time
Not published on the official page; contact Ministry at 213 212 8400
Validity
5-year renewable residence permit (no minimum stay required)
Language requirement
None for the permit; B1 Greek for naturalization
Citizenship
7 years lawful residence (Golden Visa does not grant citizenship directly)

Requirements

  • Real estate EUR 800,000 in Attica/Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with 3,100+ inhabitants
  • Real estate EUR 400,000 elsewhere (single property, min. 120 sqm)
  • EUR 250,000 for commercial-to-residential conversion or restoration of listed buildings
  • EUR 250,000 in an Elevate Greece startup
  • EUR 500,000 bank deposit / real-estate investment company / government bonds (3+ yr); EUR 800,000 regulated-market securities; EUR 350,000 mutual funds
  • Private health/safety insurance
  • Clean criminal record

Required Documents

  • Four recent printed digital passport photos required
  • Certified copy of valid passport required
  • Valid national visa documentation required
  • Private health/safety insurance contract required
  • Notary certificate confirming the property purchase or lease required
  • Certificate of encumbrance from the land registry/national cadastre required
  • Property transfer registration or building permits (per investment type) required
  • Clean criminal record required

Official fees

  • Electronic card printing 16 EUR
  • Electronic processing fee (renewals, Art. 132) 2,000 EUR

Process Steps

  1. 1

    Select investment

    Select/visit property or identify the qualifying investment.

  2. 2

    Complete investment

    Complete the qualifying investment (notarial deed + registration).

  3. 3

    Submit application

    Submit application with documents and insurance.

  4. 4

    Biometrics and card

    Attend biometrics; 5-year card issued, renewing while the investment is maintained.

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